Reemployment Coordinator - Veteran

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Labor - Agency 23

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate $22.140

Job Posting JR Reemployment Coordinator - Veteran (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 03-14-2026

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will make a difference in the lives of individuals and businesses in your community? If you said yes, we want you to join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success. We are looking for an individual who is a veteran of military service to serve as a Reemployment Coordinator - Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) to help create opportunities for individuals by promoting the hiring of veterans to Nebraska employers.

We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others, is detail-oriented, and enjoys daily challenges and variety. Applicants must be a Veteran of military service and need to submit the DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application.

Here's what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations

Examples of Work

The primary purpose and function of the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) is to work with local employers to meet employment needs of Veterans and eligible persons with barriers to employment, as well as other additional populations authorized by the Secretary. Applicants must be a Veteran of military service.

• Research and recommend clients for intensive and various training services including Re-Employment Services, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Rapid Response, Veterans and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which requires in-depth case management and vocational guidance.
• Screen applicants for eligibility for partner programs and utilize vocational guidance tools to assist applicants with core intensive services; work closely with partners in coordinating services of mutual clients.
• Lead and/or assist in the planning and execution of hiring events, workshops, and other meaningful workforce events.
• Work with employers to create employment opportunities for Veterans.
• Administer assessment instruments (tests, surveys, etc.) and other planning tools; interpret results and counsel clients.
• Utilize various means of technology to provide needed data.
• Conduct presentations and perform outreach activities through membership on various advisory boards, committees, and community organizations (some travel time necessary).
• Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary.

Location:

1330 N St, Lincoln, NE

Work Schedule:

8am-5pm;
Monday - Friday

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research, and direct customer service.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, human relations, business or related academic major plus casework or equivalent work experience.

Other: MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE (per 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104 federal requirements). Preference will be given in this order:
1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran;
2) Qualified eligible veteran. To verify veteran status, the DD214 and other necessary paperwork needs to be submitted with the application. Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:
Veteran-specific services and benefits available…